- The city and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue disagree about whether South Hillsboro is part of a decade old agreement on urban services. Here's a breakdown on what's at stake.

- The Hillsboro City Council's evaluation of City Manager Michael Brown is extremely favorable. He's lauded for leadership qualities and being the right man to lead Hillsboro as it grows. This story looked in-depth at Brown's contract, something the paper hadn't previously done, and compared it to other municipalities.

- The city is eyeing a more collaborative approach and holistic look at transportation issues on the westside, rather than a corridor study.